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TM 10-5430-242-12&P
0005 00
Change 1
0005 00-14
OPERATING PROCEDURES (Filling the Tank)
WARNING
Over-aged tanks can become weakened and rupture, thereby spilling flammable
fuel on the ground. Care must be taken to ensure that over-aged tanks are not left
in operation. Failure to heed this warning can cause injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Persons operating the fuel tank must periodically check the dates on the data
plates to verify that the tank is safe for use. Each tank has a one-year service life
beginning on the date when it is first filled. Shelf storage life is five years from the
date of manufacture. Users must initiate action to replace over-aged tanks.
Failure to heed this caution can cause tank rupture.
1. After performing adjustments and routine checks, attach the fuel source to the filler/discharge gate or
ball valve.
2. Activate the fuel source.
3. Open the gate or ball valve.
CAUTION
Do not exceed maximum fill capacity. The fuel tank will burst if it is overfilled,
causing damage to the equipment.
4. Close the gate or ball valve when the tank is full.
5. Deactivate the fuel source.
6. Disconnect the fuel source from the gate or ball valve.
Draining the Tank
NOTE
Use the female/male discharge elbow for this operation.
1. Inspect the tank to verify that the tank is set up correctly.
2. Attach an emptying source to the gate or ball valve.
3. Open the gate or ball valve.
4. Activate the emptying source.
5. Close the gate or ball valve when the tank is empty by rotating the handle clockwise.
6. Deactivate the emptying source.
7. Disconnect the emptying source from the ball valve.
8. Disconnect the filler/discharge hose from the elbow.
9. Squeeze excess fuel from the tank by rolling the ends of the tank towards the drain fitting.
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